Onslow County Schools, NC

Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

The Onslow County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to approve its agenda and previous meeting minutes, and to review and consider policies. No specific policy changes are listed in the agenda text; the review packet is attached as a file.

• Approval of November 18, 2025 policy committee minutes
• Review and consideration of policies (packet attached)

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson at its December 2025 meeting. The board will also consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel actions, out-of-county requests, field trips, and policy revisions on first read. A public comment period is scheduled.

• Election of chairperson and vice-chairperson for one-year term
• Budget amendments to adjust for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
• Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of out-of-county requests for 2025-2026 school year
• First read of revised and new policies (including policy 7335)

Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

The Onslow County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will meet to consider approval of the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes and to review and consider policies, including revised Policy 7335 and a master policies document. No specific policy changes are detailed in the agenda.

• Approval of August 26, 2025 Policy Committee meeting minutes
• Review and consideration of revised Policy 7335 (attached)
• Review of master policies document (attached)

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will consider approval of low-performing school improvement plans for Heritage Elementary, Hunters Creek Elementary, Jacksonville Commons Elementary, Northwoods Elementary Magnet, and Onslow Virtual School. The consent agenda also includes budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teacher approvals, out-of-county requests, and overnight field trips.

• Low-performing school improvement plans for five schools (Heritage Elementary, Hunters Creek, Jacksonville Commons, Northwoods, Onslow Virtual)
• Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
• Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of substitute teacher report
• Out-of-county student release requests for 2025-2026 school year

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teacher approvals, out-of-county student releases, overnight field trips, a student appeal hearing outcome, and a Head Start corrective action plan and program improvement goals. The meeting also includes public comment and recognition of students, staff, and community members.

• Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
• Election of certified and classified staff, volunteers, and low-performing school personnel
• Approval of substitute teacher report for October 2025
• Approval of out-of-county student release requests for 2025-2026
• Approval of Head Start Corrective Action Plan and Program Improvement Goals 2025-2026

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2025. The consent agenda includes approval of budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teachers, out-of-county student requests, field trips, and final adoption of several policies. A public comment period is scheduled. The agenda is largely routine procedural items.

• Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
• Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of substitute teacher report
• Out-of-county requests to attend or leave Onslow County Schools for 2025-2026
• Final adoption of eight policy revisions (e.g., Policy 3210, 3320, 3620)

Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

The Onslow County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will meet on August 26, 2025, to review and consider proposed policies. The committee will also approve the agenda and minutes from the June 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 Policy Committee Meeting Minutes
• Policy review and consideration (see attached PDF for specific policies)

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda including budget amendments and personnel contracts. The board will also hear a presentation on the Children Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and artificial intelligence. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Approval of budget amendments to adjust revenues and expenditures
• Election of administrative, certified, classified staff and volunteers
• Approval of out-of-county student attendance requests for 2025-2026
• Approval of a student appeal hearing outcome from June/July 2025
• Approval of Head Start policy updates on Standards of Conduct, Confidentiality, and Mandated Reporter

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting is primarily to adopt the 2025-2026 budget resolution totaling about $479 million across six funds. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including personnel, SRO agreements for 2025-26, a new Marine Corps JROTC unit at Southwest High School, final adoption of Policy 3420, and other routine items.

• Adoption of FY2026 budget resolution with $107.98M local current expense, $210.76M state funds, and other funds totaling $479M
• School Resource Officer agreements for 2025-26 with Jacksonville Police Department and Onslow County Sheriff's Office
• Establishment of a Marine Corps JROTC unit at Southwest High School via MOU
• Final adoption of Board Policy 3420 (student-related policy)
• Approval of overnight field trip requests for 2025-26

Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

The Onslow County Schools Policy Committee is meeting to review and consider Policy 3420, approve the minutes from the March 18 meeting, and set meeting dates for the 2025-2026 school year. This is a procedural business meeting.

• Review and consideration of Policy 3420
• Approval of March 18, 2025 Policy Committee meeting minutes
• Approval of 2025-2026 Policy Committee meeting dates and locations

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will meet on June 3, 2025, to consider a consent agenda including budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teacher approvals, out-of-county student requests, and field trip approvals. A public comment period will be held. The main action item is approval of the Career and Technical Education Local Application, required under the federal Perkins V Act.

• Approve Career and Technical Education Local Application (Perkins V)
• Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
• Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteers
• Substitute teacher approvals
• Out-of-county student requests for 2025-2026 school year

Cancelled - Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

This meeting of the Onslow County Board of Education Policy Committee has been cancelled. No actions or discussions will take place.

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a public hearing at 5:30 pm on the FY2025-2026 Local Current Expense and Capital Outlay Budgets. The regular meeting at 6:00 pm includes approval of a consent agenda with routine items such as budget amendments, out-of-county tuition rate of $2,954, school fee schedule (no change), field trip requests, and personnel elections.

• Public hearing on FY2025-2026 Local Current Expense and Capital Outlay Budgets
• Out-of-county tuition rate set at $2,954 for 2025-2026 school year
• 2025-2026 school fee schedule approved with no change from previous year
• Election of administrative contracts, certified/classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of 2025-2026 Board of Education meeting schedule

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will discuss the superintendent's budget message and two proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026: the Local Current Expense Fund and the Capital Outlay Fund. The meeting includes presentations and documents on proposed spending and positions. No votes are listed; items are marked as discussion/information.

• Discussion of 2025-2026 Local Current Expense Fund budget proposal
• Discussion of 2025-2026 Capital Outlay Fund budget proposal
• Superintendent's Budget Message for Fiscal Year 2026
• Proposed budget documents including positions and program of works

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will meet April 1, 2025, to act on a consent agenda including personnel contracts, budget adjustments, substitute teacher approvals, out-of-county student transfers, and field trips. The board will also hear a proclamation for the Week of the Young Child and hold a public comment period.

• Budget amendments adjusting revenues and expenditures
• Election of Personnel: administrative contracts, certified/classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of substitute teacher report
• Out-of-county student transfer requests for 2024-2025 school year
• Hearing panel response for student appeal hearings held March 6 and March 20, 2025

Board of Education Policy Committee Meeting

The Onslow County Schools Board of Education Policy Committee will meet on March 18, 2025, to review and consider policy changes related to federal communication on DEI and gender identity. The committee will also approve the agenda and the minutes from the October 15, 2024, meeting.

• Policy review and consideration of changes related to federal communication on DEI and gender identity
• Memo regarding policy changes related to DEI and gender identity (250 KB)
• Approval of October 15, 2024, Policy Committee meeting minutes
• Approval of March 18, 2025, meeting minutes

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, discussing a temporary construction easement at Sand Ridge Elementary School. The board will also consider routine consent agenda items including budget amendments, personnel elections, substitute teacher approvals, field trip requests, and a hearing panel outcome. Informational presentations include a literacy update and parent academy launch.

• Temporary construction easement at Sand Ridge Elementary School
• Approval of budget amendments for anticipated revenue and expenditure changes
• Election of administrative contracts, certified/classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of substitute teacher and overnight field trip requests
• Approval of student appeal hearing panel outcome from February 6

Special Joint Board of Education and County Commissioner Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education and County Board of Commissioners will hold a special joint meeting to discuss a future construction proposal presented by Chief of Operations Dr. Brendan Gartner. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and adjournment with approval of minutes. No specific project details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.

• Future construction proposal presented by Dr. Brendan Gartner, Chief of Operations
• Joint meeting with County Commissioners and Board of Education
• Action/Discussion/Information item on construction proposal
• Attached PowerPoint presentation (1,093 KB)
• Approval of agenda and minutes

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider entering a closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters, followed by an action item to select and elect a superintendent. The agenda includes a signed contract for the superintendent position, effective March 1, 2025.

• Closed session under NC law for attorney consultation and confidential personnel matters
• Selection and election of superintendent with a signed contract (effective March 1, 2025)
• Approval of the meeting agenda and minutes from the special meeting

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will receive public input on the characteristics of the next superintendent. The board is also deciding on budget amendments, personnel contracts, and the 2025 summer school program plan.

• Public input session on desired qualities for the next superintendent
• Approval of an annual independent audit contract with Anderson Smith & Wike for $46,000.00
• Approval of administrative contracts, certified staff, classified staff, and volunteers
• Approval of the OCS Summer School Program plan for 2025
• Approval of budget amendments for changes in revenues and expenditures

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a special meeting on January 30, 2025, at the Regional Skills Center. The main item is a future construction proposal presented by Chief of Operations Dr. Brendan Gartner, which includes a 10-year construction horizon. The board will also consider approval of the meeting agenda and minutes.

• Future construction proposal presented by Dr. Brendan Gartner with 10-year horizon
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of January 30, 2025 special meeting minutes

Special Board of Education Meeting: Closed Session

The Onslow County Board of Education will meet in a closed session on January 25, 2025. The discussion is designated for confidential personnel matters and consultation with the Board attorney.

• Discussion of confidential personnel matters pursuant to G.S. 115C-319 through 321
• Consultation with Board attorney regarding attorney-client privilege

CANCELLED - Special Board of Education Meeting: Public Input Session

This special Board of Education meeting, scheduled for January 21, 2025, was cancelled. The meeting was intended to receive citizen input on desired qualities for the next superintendent.

• Meeting cancelled after being scheduled for 6:00 p.m. at Eastern NC Regional Skills Center
• Purpose was public input on superintendent search

Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will meet on January 7, 2025, to approve a consent agenda that includes budget amendments, election of certified and classified staff, substitute teacher approvals, overnight field trips, and out-of-county student requests. The board will also hear presentations on board responsibilities and instructional services, followed by a closed session.

• Budget amendments to adjust revenues, expenditures, and transfers
• Election of certified staff, classified staff, and volunteer coaches
• Substitute teacher report and approvals
• Overnight field trip requests
• Out-of-county student attendance requests for 2024-2025

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Onslow County Board of Education will hold a special meeting to consider a letter in support of increased pay for local public school employees and discuss the superintendent search process. The meeting includes opening, approval of the agenda, general business, and adjournment with approval of minutes.

• Consideration of a letter supporting increased pay for local public school employees
• Discussion of the superintendent search process with attached timeline and process documents
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Approval of minutes from the December 6, 2024 special meeting